Kitchen Assistant - Chicago, IL
We are an onigiri (a Japanese rice ball) cloud kitchen.
Internship Description:
The kitchen production assistant is expected to learn how to mix ingredients per recipe, package finished products for sale, know/apply/be compliant with basic food sanitation, and have an interest for healthy food and Japanese culture.
Internship Objectives:
The intern will have an opportunity to get exposed to the start-up life. We are a small business run by two designers with little experience in the food industry. However the intern will be able to be exposed to our marketing planning and discussions, sales strategy, kitchen operations enhancement, new product and menu item ideas as well as general business administration tasks. It will be hopefully a great and rich learning experience with an opportunity to experience firsthand the entrepreneurship life.
Required Skills:
Additional Requirements:
Pay:
We are hoping there will be an opportunity to join the team for full-time after graduation, but it will depend on our sales.
To Apply:
Internship Description:
The kitchen production assistant is expected to learn how to mix ingredients per recipe, package finished products for sale, know/apply/be compliant with basic food sanitation, and have an interest for healthy food and Japanese culture.
Internship Objectives:
The intern will have an opportunity to get exposed to the start-up life. We are a small business run by two designers with little experience in the food industry. However the intern will be able to be exposed to our marketing planning and discussions, sales strategy, kitchen operations enhancement, new product and menu item ideas as well as general business administration tasks. It will be hopefully a great and rich learning experience with an opportunity to experience firsthand the entrepreneurship life.
Required Skills:
- ServSafe Food Handler Certificate
- If you don't have one already, ICNC/The Hatchery can assist with that.
- Good communication skills
- Punctuality is key and reliability as well as an attitude towards leaning
Additional Requirements:
- Access to a car and a valid driver’s license is a plus
Pay:
- $13.50/hour for 160 hours
- Interns will submit their time sheet on a biweekly schedule and their internship stipend will also be given to them on a biweekly schedule.
- Interns are considered independent contractors and they will need to complete a 1099; please note, no taxes are taken out of your stipend check.
- Number of Hours per Week: 20 hours
- Days and Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Work Location: The Hatchery (135 N. Kedzie Ave.)
We are hoping there will be an opportunity to join the team for full-time after graduation, but it will depend on our sales.
To Apply:
- Have your case manager email your resume to Alicia at [email protected] for review.
- Email your resume directly to Alicia at [email protected] for review; please include how you heard about the internship.